Laboratory Technician

General information

Requisition # R60113 Locations USA-CA-LIVERMORE Posting Date 05/06/2025 Security Clearance Required None Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team in Livermore, CA.

Laboratory Technician

We develop and manufacture centimeter-scale components and assemblies, termed “targets”, with sub-micron precision, which are used for scientific research supporting various Department of Energy programs at national laboratories and universities. The research areas performed at the DOE laboratories include inertial confinement fusion, laboratory astrophysics and planetary physics, the behavior and properties of matter at extremely high densities and temperatures, and the interaction of radiation with materials at these extreme conditions.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manufacture target parts using e-beam and sputter coaters, laser cutting, CNC machining, and characterization of parts and metrology using microscopes. The work includes handling fragile components with dimensions in the range of centimeters down to micrometers with sub-micrometer tolerances. 

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Work both independently and in coordination with others, including target fabrication engineers Perform in-process and final metrology and inspections of components to verify specifications are met

• Independently operate a spin coater and e-beam and sputter coaters

• Independently operate a laser cutter and conventional machine tools

• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet production deadlines.

• Handle valuable and extremely fragile components daily.

• Recognize, report, and assist with diagnosing out of spec parts and operational problems or issues in equipment and testing situations.

• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Maintain thorough and accurate recording of process data.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position with similar qualifications.

• Associate’s degree, degree from a vocational school, or BS degree (3+ years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of education).

• Strong ability to learn and operate computer software.

• Ability to learn use of metrology instrumentation and microscopes.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and identify and apply fabrication p